This Is Really Not Mechanical Ascension Chapter 118

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Li Ruoning found it difficult to understand his words. Luo Chuan pushed his glasses up his nose, seemingly deep in thought.

“It’s quite normal. Besides me, who doesn’t have some ability to be favored by the teacher?” Luo Chuan’s voice suddenly grew louder.

Old Xu wanted to say more, but upon seeing Luo Chuan’s expression, he changed his tune and agreed, “Indeed, it’s just as you say. I’ve made too much of it.”

There were too many people here, many things couldn’t and shouldn’t be spoken about.

……

“A precisely set machine?” Professor Wu tapped the table as the scene of Li Ming practicing the Thunder Sixteen Forms played in front of him.

“Yes, Old Xu said he’s never seen anyone like this.” Luo Chuan nodded.

Is this what makes a life form with the potential for genetic purification so extraordinary?

He was also amazed. He had only taught Li Ming the Thunder Sixteen Forms a little over a month ago.

This pace of learning and level of control were terrifying.

“I understand. Tell him not to go to the public training rooms in the future.” Professor Wu instructed.

“Understood.” Luo Chuan nodded, then continued, “Also, there’s been a problem in the Heluo Star System. Someone has released a biological virus; the Secret Council would like you to make a trip there.”

“They didn’t remember me before, but once Li Ming’s incident occurred, they thought of me,” Professor Wu frowned and said, “I’m not going.”

“If you don’t go, next year’s funding will continue to be cut.” Luo Chuan said helplessly.

Professor Wu’s face turned cold, “I know.”

…

In the jump channel, a black shuttle-shaped spaceship was traveling.

“Minister…”

In the cabin, a middle-aged man hurried over carrying a virtual screen, “We’ve almost figured out the situation. The acting minister, Yang Peng, has a high reputation.”

“Professor Wu indeed praised him several times, but that was all. After Secretary-General Fan returned, he had no further contact with this man.”

“A high reputation, how high?” The figure in the chair, dressed in a suit, asked nonchalantly.

“Rumors say he has a lot of evidence of corruption among the city guards in his hands, but he has held it back and never reported it.”

“So that’s it.” He sneered: “I hope he understands that two tigers cannot share one mountain.”

“However…” his subordinate hesitated, “his daughter is a student at the University of Science and Technology in the capital.”

The new minister paused slightly, “The University of Science and Technology admits ten thousand students each year and graduates ten thousand students. Although the number is not large, it’s not small either.”

“Forget it, after all, he has contributed. If he knows his place, let the department head sit tight for now.”

“There’s one more thing.” his subordinate said cautiously.

“Speak.”

“About Li Ming, who has been attracting a lot of attention recently, do you know?”

“Li Ming?” He frowned: “Of course, I know. He comes from Silver Grey Star and has served in Silver Grey City’s city guard. As the new city guard minister, I must pay attention.”

After saying this, he suddenly had a bad premonition and looked up abruptly, “Don’t tell me Li Ming has a connection to this Yang Peng.”

His subordinate said helplessly: “Exactly, their families have been close for generations; Yang Peng’s father treats Li Ming like a grandson, and it was Yang Peng who arranged for Li Ming to join the city guard.”

“Additionally, Yang Peng’s daughter Yang Yu and Li Ming grew up together.”

The new minister stood up abruptly, his expression changing continuously as he paced back and forth; finally, he managed a strained smile:

“I’m not very familiar with Silver Grey City after all, so I should listen more to the opinions of the old folks. I’ll send a message to Yang Peng; I’d like to invite him to dinner before the inauguration ceremony.”

…

At a little past nine at night, the development progress reached 71%. Li Ming received a message, and Zhang Huaiyuan hurried over under the night sky, bringing a batch of metal boxes.

“Actions so swift?” Li Ming was surprised, swiftly meeting up with Zhang Huaiyuan.

In the open space of the laboratory, ten metal boxes were arranged, Zhang Huaiyuan patted one of the boxes and said, “Forty pairs of magnetic boots, all here.”